Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on bipartisan legislation he reintroduced along with Congressman Bill Owens (D-NY), the Protecting Lawful Transportation of Firearms Act:
“Current federal law or the Second Amendment of the Constitution should neither be misinterpreted nor ignored to prevent law-abiding Americans from legally traveling with firearms… Read more »
The Arms Trade Treaty
Since the beginning of this year, support for Second Amendment rights has been the top issue that my office receives feedback on from residents of the Ninth District of Virginia.
Like many, I am very proud to be a Virginian. One of the reasons that I am proud to be a Virginian is that the Virginians stood up and in essence said “We are not going to… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement after participating in a press conference on the introduction of a resolution opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT):
“I am proud to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia, which would not ratify the Constitution of these United States until it included the Bill of Rights. That Bill of Rights protects… Read more »
Avoiding a Government Shutdown
Recently the House of Representatives passed legislation known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) which would fund the government through September 30 (the end of Fiscal Year 2013), thus avoiding a government shutdown.
This CR, passed three weeks before the deadline, works to curb spending, accepting spending levels consistent with Sequestration - a… Read more »
I frequently hear from constituents concerned about the false myth of free, lifetime benefits and health care plans for Members of Congress after serving one term, which is not true. While there are many things in Washington in need of reform and even some of the benefits of Members of Congress need to be looked at, misleading information continues circulating on the Internet and in… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement upon initial review of President Obama’s executive orders related to guns:
“Two weeks ago, I was sworn in to my second term in Congress. I once again took the oath and pledged to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Upholding that oath, I will work with my colleagues and with other advocates of… Read more »
Guns, Liberty, and the U.N.
Last month, the House voted on an authorization bill for the Department of State for fiscal year (FY) 2013. In addition to funding the day-to-day operations at the Department of State, this bill authorizes spending on a host of other programs.
For a myriad of reasons, I voted against this bill. One of the reasons I opposed it was funding… Read more »
Drive Across America, Armed -- Congress should force anti-gun governments to obey federal transport laws
By Emily Miller, The Washington Times
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Americans choose to take to the roads for vacations and to visit friends and family on Memorial Day. Often, they'll bring their firearms with them for sport or personal protection, and it's perfectly legal under federal law.… Read more »
Griffith Fights for Gun Rights
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is very explicit: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” I stand by this Amendment; and I wholeheartedly support it. I recently introduced legislation (H.R. 4269), which would… Read more »
